Hybrid Accounting Clerk bei City of Hanford, CA

About the Department

The City of Hanford is seeking to fill (1) one vacancy in the Finance Department. 

DEFINITION
To perform a wide variety of responsible clerical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and financial transactions; and to provide accounting clerical support to professional and management staff.

Position Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
Perform a variety of clerical accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and utilities revenue functions.
 
Verify and process financial documents including purchase orders, check requests, invoices, and other requests for disbursement of City monies.
 
Accept and process payments for utility billings and business licenses; issue business licenses; balance cash drawer.
 
Process, code, enter, and verify numerical or financial data related to area of assignment.
 
Assist in the preparation of journal entries as instructed.
 
Print checks and related reports; type letters and staff reports.
 
Open and route incoming mail.
 
Assist customers and employees with inquiries regarding payments, renewal processes, and starting or stopping utility accounts.
 
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
 
Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
 
Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
 
Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping.

Financial mathematics, basic statistics, and terminology used in processing financial data.

Modern office business practices, procedures, and equipment including applicable software programs.

Cash handling and balancing procedures.

Principles and techniques of customer service.

Ability to:

Perform a variety of financial clerical functions in support of one or more areas of assignment.

Intermittently, review and evaluate documents related to department operations; observe, identify and problem solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve issues for the public and with staff.

On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time or stand at public counter; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.

Collect, compile, and verify accounting data.

Perform basic mathematical calculations.

Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.

Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software.

Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.

Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.

Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and collaborative working relationships with others.

Experience and Education

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two years of responsible accounting clerical experience.

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Other Qualifications

The application screening will involve a competitive evaluation of relevant education, training, and work experience, followed by a written examination and/or an interview before an Oral Board to identify the most qualified candidates. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee applicants an interview, and the screening committee's decision is final. Candidates deemed eligible for appointment to the position will be placed on the City’s Certified Eligibility List. Applicants will receive written notification regarding the results of all phases of the recruitment process leading up to the establishment of the Eligibility List, if applicable.